Microsoft Power BI for Government Course
1 Day £275
About this Course
This one-day, hands-on course is tailored for government and public sector staff who need to transform data into clear, actionable insights. Participants will learn how to connect to diverse data sources, build interactive dashboards, and apply advanced analytical techniques to support evidence-based decision making. The course is ideal for professionals who work with performance data, finance, compliance, or strategic reporting in the public sector.
Module 1: Power BI Fundamentals for Government
In this module, participants will become familiar with the Power BI interface and ecosystem, learn how to connect to government data sources such as spreadsheets, CSVs, SQL databases, and cloud services, and carry out essential data cleaning and transformation using Power Query. The module also highlights best practices for managing sensitive and secure datasets within a public sector environment.
Module 2: Building Reports and Dashboards
This module focuses on creating visualisations that support transparency and accountability, from charts and tables to KPIs for performance monitoring. Participants will design interactive dashboards suited to public reporting and explore how filters, slicers, and drill-through options can be used to analyse data at both high-level and detailed views.
Module 3: Advanced Analysis and Sharing
The final module introduces DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for custom calculations, explains how to use time intelligence for year-on-year and trend reporting, and demonstrates secure methods for publishing and sharing reports across government departments. Participants will also learn how to collaborate effectively while maintaining compliance and governance standards.
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